Subtract 5/48 from 70/28
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 5/48
70/28 - 5/48 is 115/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
70/28 = 70 × 12/28 × 12 = 840/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/336 - 35/336 = 840 - 35/336 = 805/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/48
- In mixed form: 219/48
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